The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for a while, just tried it out, or have not used it yet – we want to hear from you!

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How was your telehealth experience?

If you have not used telehealth yet

How does your experience compare to others in the community?

Do you have more questions about telehealth? Would you like to share your telehealth experience? Let us know by commenting below!

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mseverchanging Member
Telemedicine was strange at first. A special App was simple to install, then find your hospital or Drs, sign in and the computer age has came a long ways. Live interaction, and I keep notebook for questions I have. Neurologist, Gi Dr, endocrinologist, Dietician, Cancer Dr, Pain Clinic, and more. This does not make it take place of physical labs needed, or Botox injections needed for MS, but has been great, as Live three hours round trip from specialist, giving me quality of life for those hours. <a href='https://Everchangingms.blogspot.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>Everchangingms.blogspot.com</a> is my outside link. JoeY
1. mseverchanging Member
 Janus Even my endocrinologist this morning had a glitch, but was fixed by her calling me On land line, and by muting our microphones. She was so glad to see me and listen with questions. Using telemedicine. Made next appointment as such. JoeY
2. Janus Galante Moderator
 JoeY, glad you were finally able to connect in spite of the glitch, even better to hear that it sounds as if you have a great endocrinologist! Thanks for the update! Janus
leeann Member
I had a virtual visit with my neurologist a few days ago and I hated it, he wasn't all that thrilled with it either. I didn't feel like I could be myself and I found myself spacing off. Yesterday I was suppose to have a virtual visit with my family doctor and the site I was suppose to use I couldn't get in even after following all the instructions. I got so stressed out over it I was shaking. It just isn't worth it for me. I ended up talking to him on the phone. It's just not the same as an in person visit.
1. Janus Galante Moderator
 Hi LeeAnn and thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm so sorry that the virtual visit didn't go well. I totally get that you got stressed to the point of shaking! I hope that when you spoke to your doctor on the phone it was much better for you, and that he was able to address your issues and any questions you might have had. Thanks again for sharing! Janus
yoshitail9 Member
Had a virtual visit this past july with my neurologist at Mass General Hospital. I prefer in person but had to settle for this because of pandemic. Did not feel I got anything out of it other than verbally updating my status. Couldn't check leg strength, vision, pin prick, etc. Have another visit in April this time in office/clinic.
1. Janus Galante Moderator
 Hi Yoshitail9, thank you for sharing your experience with having the virtual visit. Hopefully soon things will get back to normal for everyone. Glad to hear that you'll be able to have an in office visit with your doctor in April. You're right, there are some things that just can't be checked out unless you're right there. Thanks again so much! Janus